Hikers describe ‘dystopian’ skies as Perry Fire grows in WA's North Cascades
A fast-growing wildfire in North Cascades National Park is casting thick smoke across the region and leaving visitors stunned by the scale of the destruction.
Thurston Co. proposes new ordinance after Bear Gulch firefighters detained
A Thurston County commissioner is proposing new protections to stop federal agents from detaining people during emergencies, after two Bear Gulch firefighters were detained by ICE.
Lower Sugarloaf Fire forces evacuations in Chelan County, WA
The Lower Sugarloaf Fire was first reported on Labor Day and has since grown to 6,223 acres. It remains 0% contained, according to a Sept. 4 update.
Seattle weather: Oregon and California wildfire smoke moves into WA
Wildfire smoke will be in the Puget Sound skies Wednesday, as temperatures push into the 80s.
What is surface smoke, is it in Seattle?
Smoke from wildfires in the west and Canada has reached Puget Sound, with some areas under air quality alerts for surface smoke.
Heat wave worsens Bear Gulch Fire still burning in Mason County, WA
Hot, dry and unstable weather conditions caused increased fire activity in the area of the Bear Gulch Fire over the weekend. A red flag warning remains in effect through Monday.
Extreme heat forecast for Seattle area this weekend
A somewhat rare extreme heat warning is posted for the Seattle area through early Tuesday due to sweltering temperatures and elevated overnight lows. Multiple heat alerts are in effect elsewhere in western Washington to account for widespread highs in the mid 80s to mid 90s.
WA's I-90 Snoqualmie Pass reopens after wildfires, smoke close freeway
I-90's Snoqualmie Pass is back open after multiple wildfires sparked near the freeway Monday afternoon.
Evacuation levels reduced for wildfire near Rainier, WA
Evacuation levels have been reduced for residents living near Rainier after a brush fire broke out on Wednesday.
